Welcome: Independent Afghan Women Association e.V.

Being an Afghan, the fate of our children and women is a matter that is very close to my heart. Children are the future of a nation and education is the key to independence. If others are to have a chance, everyone must be willing to give.Laila Noor

My work for IAWA is based on belief. I believe that the education of our children, especially girls, will help to improve the current situation of women and the future of the whole country.Dr. Marianne Schmidt-Dumont

17 years ago I met Laila Noor at one of her fashion shows, while she was rallying money for girls’ schools in Afghanistan. I joined the Independent Afghan Women Association, founded in 2003, after 3 years and I am currently an assessor of the governing board. My voluntary work for the children of Afghanistan is something I do gladly, wishing to provide them a better life and I am confident that our organization can make a difference. Christa Freese

I first met Laila Noor through an international women’s group on first moving to Bremen, Germany in 2003.
Now being honored to join the board with this group of talented and likeminded members I will do my very best to support this team however possible. Danielle Helms

'I think it is important that young people in Afghanistan itself are given access to education in order to offer them a future in their own country.Ursula Hörstel